Friday, 8 December 2023

[Post 306] Don Don Donki & Decathlon: What You Didn't Know About Megastores | On The Red Dot | Full Episode


Summary

You may have shopped at Singapore's largest Japanese snacks store and the world's biggest sports retail chain. But beyond their maddeningly repetitive theme song and speedy online deliveries, what do you truly know about Don Don Donki and Decathlon? 

Discover which Don Don Donki offers the most affordable snacks and how to navigate the labyrinth of towering treats. Uncover the peculiar night occurrences at Decathlon, and equipment that can be set up in mere seconds. It's a journey into the hidden workings of megastores.

Thursday, 7 December 2023

[Post 305] How Sports Megastore Decathlon Gets You To Spend More Than You Planned


Summary

Ever wonder why you always end up spending more time and money than you intended at Decathlon? 

From a strategic store layout to striking signs that encourage product testing, we uncover the tactics deployed at Singapore’s largest Decathlon store that encourage shoppers to buy more. 

[Post 304] Is A Recession Coming In 2024? | Money Mind | Finance


Summary

Should you be bracing for an impending slowdown in 2024?

Sunday, 3 December 2023

[Post 303] How WeWork Went From $47B Startup to Bankrupt Penny Stock | WSJ What Went Wrong


Summary

WeWork, once a-venture-capital darling, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Co-founded in 2010 by Adam Neumann, the filing marks a reversal for the company that specialized in leasing shared workspaces and was once valued at $47 billion. 

WSJ breaks down how the desk-rental company went from one of the world’s most valuable startups to a bankrupt penny stock.

Monday, 27 November 2023

[Post 301] Am I Too Old To Start Investing? How To Catch Up | Money Mind | Investment


Summary

You're never too old to invest. If you are young, you have time on your side. But if you think you have missed the boat, there are still ways for you to start to catch up.

[Post 300] Investing In Singapore Bank Stocks: Is Now The Time? | Money Mind | Stocks



Summary

Is it a good time to invest in Singapore bank stocks?